ChargePlace Scotland network in need of changes as EV charging nears tipping point
A new report from Transport Scotland and Scottish Futures Trust has highlighted the need for changes to the current ChargePlace Scotland network.
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REA calls for 2021 to be ‘watershed moment’ for renewables
Without additional investment and policy support, the UK will fall short of its net zero ambition according to a new report from the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA).
Government releases digitalisation strategy as it updates Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan
The government and Ofgem have published an updated Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan alongside the UK’s first Energy Digitalisation Strategy.
CCC calls for government to ‘be bold’ as it slams the gap between targets and policy
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has criticised the lack of firm policies to back up the UK’s ambitious climate change targets.
Following the Carbon Trust's recent report, Current± caught up with the non-profit's director Andrew Lever to discuss the benefits of flexibility for the country as a whole.
Get the economics of heat decarbonisation right or risk failure, suppliers warn
A collection of energy suppliers have commissioned a report from consultancy Public First to tackle what they described as unfairness in the energy market for customers wanting cleaner heating.
EAC slams government for 'simply abandoning' Green Homes Grant
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has warned that "actions speak louder than words" following the early closure of the Green Homes Grant.
Government warned not to 'over-regulate' EV transition or risk stifling innovation
Whilst a mix of government and private funding is required to fuel transport decarbonisation, policymakers should be careful not to over-regulate.
Green Alliance: UK will 'struggle' to meet 2050 net zero without ramping up of policy
Green Alliance’s latest net zero policy tracker shows the UK “risks complacency” as it finds emissions will be nearly 40% higher in 2030 than needed to hit decarbonisation targets.